Dementia Care in Burgaw, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Burgaw, NC: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

756

residents 65 or older (20% of Burgaw)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pender County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burgaw has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 756 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Pender County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Burgaw residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Burgaw compared with Pender County and North Carolina

Census figure	Burgaw	Pender County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,550	$58,858	—

Older residents in towns around Burgaw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wallace, NC	13 mi	542	119
Skippers Corner, NC	16 mi	682	41
Hampstead, NC	16 mi	1,280	246
Northchase, NC	17 mi	672	64
Wrightsboro, NC	18 mi	1,054	121
Murraysville, NC	19 mi	2,325	98

Nursing homes near Burgaw

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Pender	Burgaw, NC	0.2 mi	4 of 5	98	(910) 259-6007
Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wallace, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	80	(910) 285-9700
Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wilmington, NC	17 mi	2 of 5	140	(910) 791-3451
Woodbury Wellness Center Inc	Hampstead, NC	19 mi	3 of 5	112	(910) 270-1443
Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill	Wilmington, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	20	(910) 679-8300
Davis Health Care Center	Wilmington, NC	20 mi	1 of 5	115	(910) 686-7195

Hospices serving Burgaw

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Wilmington, NC	23 mi	(910) 796-7900
Liberty Home Care And Hospice	Wilmington, NC	23 mi	(910) 251-8111
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice	Kenansville, NC	32 mi	(910) 293-3191
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	69 mi	(910) 323-9816

Straight-line miles from the center of Burgaw. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Burgaw

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Burgaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Burgaw: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burgaw?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Laurels Of Pender in Burgaw (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wallace (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Burgaw?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Burgaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Burgaw, NC